Stage

Prenatal

Prenatal development is a foundational period where health, stress physiology, nutrition, care access, and environmental exposures can influence early developmental trajectories. This page provides an orientation to the stage and links into the topics library as it grows.

Pregnancy Foundations Protective factors Evidence-based

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What matters most

Consistent prenatal care and addressing concerns early with a clinician.
Nutrition foundations and appropriate supplementation per medical guidance.
Stress and support (protective factors like social support and stability).
Exposure reduction where feasible (tobacco smoke, certain environmental toxins).
Sleep and routines that support maternal health and wellbeing.

Practical principle

Focus on a small number of high-impact supports: care access, nutrition, stress buffers, and avoidable exposure reduction.

How to use this stage page

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Common topics for this stage

What we’re building

Prenatal nutrition and supplementation (evidence-based overview)
Stress, anxiety, and protective supports during pregnancy
Sleep and fatigue during pregnancy
Environmental exposures (air, water, household chemicals) — practical reduction
Substance exposure risk reduction (tobacco / alcohol)

These will be published as research summaries + practical guidance, with citations and evidence notes.

Next stage

Infancy

After birth, the focus shifts to responsive caregiving, sleep foundations, feeding, safety, and early learning environments.

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